COVID-19 frequently asked questions and their answers

COVID-19 frequently asked questions and their answers


There have been many questions asked about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) but not many answers. 
This blog is an attempt to answer all those questions.

1. Should the hand sanitizer have at least 60% alcohol to help protect against COVID 19?
Yes, hand sanitizers made of at least 60% alcohol are recommended. The ideal case would be to use soap and water to help wash thoroughly and usage of a clean drying cloth to rub off your hands. 

But when hand sanitizers are being used, it should have over 60% alcohol content and all parts of the hands need to be rubbed with it. 
Please note, you should rub your hands until the sanitizer evaporates and your hands are dry again. This is essential.

2. Will ISKCON temple close due to COVID 19?
Most temples in infected cities are shutting down due to the spread of coronavirus and ISKCON temples are no exception. 

3. Is it safe to visit Shimla due to COVID-19?
Flu basically a winter phenomenon. And seasonal flu goes to its peak in cold places. But there is no clarity if coronavirus or COVID-19 goes viral in such conditions or not. 
To be on the safe side, people can avoid such colder places when in India. 
For those living in such cold places, please exercise and generate body heat.

4. Is it true that COVID-19 virus really is between 300 to 400 microns?
No, it is only 0.12 microns.

5. What are COVID 19 helpline numbers in India?
Ernakulam - Control room number: 0484-2368802
Andhra Pradesh: 0866-2410978
Arunachal Pradesh: 9436055743
Assam: 6913347770
Bihar: 104
Chhattisgarh: 077122-35091
Goa: 104
Gujarat: 104
Haryana: 8558893911
Himachal Pradesh: 104
Jharkhand: 104
Karnataka: 104
Kerala: 0471-2552056
Madhya Pradesh: 0755-2527177
Maharashtra: 020-26127394
Manipur: 3852411668
Meghalaya: 108
Mizoram: 102
Nagaland: 7005539653
Odisha: 9439994859
Punjab: 104
Rajasthan: 0141-2225624
Sikkim: 104
Tamil Nadu: 044-29510500
Telangana: 104
Tripura: 0381-2315879
Uttarakhand: 104
Uttar Pradesh: 18001805145
West Bengal: 3323412600
Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 03192-232102
Chandigarh: 9779558282
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu: 104
Delhi: 011-22307145
Jammu: 01912520982
Kashmir: 01942440283
Ladakh: 01982256462
Lakshadweep: 104
Puducherry: 104

6. Once cured of COVID-19 does the person attain immunity against the virus?
According to Li QinGyuan, director of pneumonia prevention and treatment at China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing, those who have been infected with Covid-19 develop a protective antibody - but it isn’t clear how long the protection lasts. 

So, you may get infected by it twice if your body is weak or when the antibody protection stops. 

7. Which are COVID-19 affected areas in India?
There are many affected areas within India but an overall table is provided in this link - https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ state wise.


8. Is it safe to travel to Tamilnadu or other states in India under the present prevailing situations of COVID-19?
No, travel is not recommended. Self-quarantine of over 14 days is good for now. 

9. Is there any confirmation of COVID-19 in Imphal?
No, confirmed cases in Imphal yet.

10. Is India going to suspend church services in the wake of COVID 19?
Kerala is under a complete shutdown. It is likely that other states too will shut down soon. 

11. Where can we get tests done for coronavirus or COVID-19 in India?
There are 52 test centres in India now for testing COVID-19.
Please see the link below for more details.

12. What will happen to GC holders if they cannot return the USA within 6 months due to coronavirus?
Absences of more than six (6) months from the U.S. can lead to extensive questioning at the airport or point of entry to the U.S. by the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP). A CBP officer can determine upon reentry to the U.S. that the green card holder has abandoned his or her permanent resident status, especially for absences lasting more than six months.


13. Can raw onion consumption treat coronavirus?
No, there is verified proof that Onion can cure COVID-19. 

14. What is the cost of coronavirus testing?
The health ministry of India has announced that the 1st & 2nd test for COVID-19 are free for all.

15. Is Ottawa Canadian embassy is closed due to coronavirus?

16. Will coronavirus spread via chicken?
Coronavirus does not spread through chicken, mutton, seafood: FSSAI chief but it is recommended not to eat non-veg and eat more fresh vegetables to keep the body at peak performance and better immunity. 


Please let me know if there are more questions that need answers. 

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